Four arrested after food thrown at Britain’s Crown Jewels

People stand outside the Tower of London after it was closed and reopened following reports of criminal damage to a display case containing the Crown Jewels, in London, Britain, December 6, 2025. (Reuters)

LONDON: London police said four people were arrested Saturday after food — purportedly apple crumble and custard — were thrown at a display case containing Britain’s priceless Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
The city’s Metropolitan Police said officers responded “following reports of criminal damage to a display case, containing the State Crown” and that “four protesters threw suspected food onto the case before two left the scene.”
A little-known, self-proclaimed civil resistence group called Take Back Power claimed responsibility, saying its members had thrown apple crumble and custard at the case. It posted a video of the incident on social media.